Rumour Thread

[SaintPav]

Uncle Danny isn't the most warm and fuzzy guy and always bags the saints but maybe he has left his legacy in the fact that Frawley wants to wear his uncles jumper. What number did Danny play in again? Might be time to shift someone.

Danny wore 2.

Don't know if Sipposs would give it up!

Why should he? Give him 18.

Frawley would be a great great get.

[derby Street]

Uncle Danny isn't the most warm and fuzzy guy and always bags the saints but maybe he has left his legacy in the fact that Frawley wants to wear his uncles jumper. What number did Danny play in again? Might be time to shift someone.

A bit harsh - I haven't seen any bagging from "spud" - some criticism but no bagging. No one would be in any doubt knowing where his allegiance lies. A great Sainter is Danny Frawley.

[MCG-Unit]

Yep sounds like a great deal Dangerfield + Talia or Sloane - mids + tall back .....you should negotiate on behalf of the Saints - may do a better job

I don't enter many negotiations, but when I do, I enter them with ridiculous offers.

Still, imagine our current midfield bolstered by Dangerfield and Sloane? We wouldn't need any rucks or tall forwards, that on its own would be enough for a top four finish.

Those 2 would suit the Saints down to the ground!! I left out Dangerfield and Tippett, as they would not fit in with the new 'Team First' policy - would not be able to pay them enough, supposedly $600K +..........

[SainterK]

A lot has to happen before it could happen, but he would be a nice fit huh.

Maybe Faz is part of the discussions?

Would we use a low pick to get him if true?

[borderbarry]

I dont think he is much bigger than the blokes we already have. I had hoped we would get a much bigger type for full back.

[SainterK]

I dont think he is much bigger than the blokes we already have. I had hoped we would get a much bigger type for full back.

Not much shorter than Zac, plays bigger than his listed 193...I actually enjoy watching him play one on one on guys like Jack Riewoldt

[Animal Enclosure]

Height isnt everything Barry, some of the best key defenders are only 191-193 tall.

Scarlett, Rutten, Frawley, Harry Taylor, etc.

Footy smarts & body strength are more important IMO

[matrix]

id be telling a lie if i said i wasnt a bit 'big kev' about this rumor

[#1GILL]

A lot has to happen before it could happen, but he would be a nice fit huh.

Maybe Faz is part of the discussions?

Would we use a low pick to get him if true?

Any discussions held about trading for Chip would have to include either pick 12 or 13. Ray and 2nd rounder wouldn't cut it.

[borderbarry]

Sorry, I thought he was more Sam Fisher's height than Roo's.

[howlinwolf]

I think you could argue we could come out of it with a net gain in team performance if we got Frawley for BJ's pick.
We suffered badly at full back all year (with due credit going to Simpkin). Bj's loss would be overcome more easily than another year down back like we had.

[matrix]

so simpkin to back pocket or hbf??

as i rate that bloke and would not want to lose him at all
i reckon he's a friggin gun

[Stillwaiting]

so simpkin to back pocket or hbf??

as i rate that bloke and would not want to lose him at all
i reckon he's a friggin gun

That would be a nice decision to have to make, Frawley takes the key foward then Simpkin to the next foward, I really do hope we get Frawley

[Solar]

wow that would be a awesome get, would be very happy to trade pick 13 + faz for him. Win win all round IMO if frawley wants out. All of a sudden the baclkine looks very good
KPP - chips, frawley Draft pick
medium - simpkin, gilbert, dempster, sipposs

[howlinwolf]

so simpkin to back pocket or hbf??

as i rate that bloke and would not want to lose him at all
i reckon he's a friggin gun

That would be a nice decision to have to make, Frawley takes the key foward then Simpkin to the next foward, I really do hope we get Frawley

That's how I'd see it. Simpkin is a great spoiling defender that can make ground quickly. He could be the ideal second man up like Harry Taylor does.

[bergholt]

I think you could argue we could come out of it with a net gain in team performance if we got Frawley for BJ's pick.

Yep, agreed - I can't see us getting him though.

I just don't understand why Melbourne would part with him unless absolutely forced to. He's 24 and an All Australian. Frawley, Tom McDonald, Garland and Grimes are the foundation of a high quality back six which should last Melbourne for the next five years at least. Why would they break that up unless it was for a massive price? If I was them, I'd ask for pick 12 and pick 34, or pick 12 and someone like Ledger or Dunell. I'm not sure that would be a price we should stretch to afford.

Still, it's nice to dream.

[Solar]

bergholt.... frawley wants out to the saints, saints willing to give melbourne a first round pick. Bird in the hand.....

[howlinwolf]

wow that would be a awesome get, would be very happy to trade pick 13 + faz for him. Win win all round IMO if frawley wants out. All of a sudden the baclkine looks very good
KPP - chips, frawley Draft pick
medium - simpkin, gilbert, dempster, sipposs

Looks GREAT doesn't it Solar !
Then Watters can have a decent crack at getting the defensive unit tight like Saints 09/10 or Pies 10. It would have been difficult this year missing that KPD.
He has already improved our scoring ability. If we get the back half working right it'll be looking good.

[bergholt]

bergholt.... frawley wants out to the saints, saints willing to give melbourne a first round pick. Bird in the hand.....

This is where Pelchen earns his money! Let's hope he can close the deal.

[gringo]

I'm surprised he's not that tall, he looks bigger than he is. Must be Simpkin height but looks substantially taller.

[St Ick]

Maybe pick 13 & Farren for Frawley & second rounder? I want Frawley a lot, but pick 13 for just Frawley or just Caddy seems a lot... maybe Moloney wont end up anywhere in FA but be part of a trade... he has quit Melbourne after all...

[Animal Enclosure]

As he's still contracted we'd have to fairly compensate Melbourne with pick 13 & player or a quality player & pick 34.

[Solar]

bergholt.... frawley wants out to the saints, saints willing to give melbourne a first round pick. Bird in the hand.....

This is where Pelchen earns his money! Let's hope he can close the deal.

assuming frawley wants out.... if so melbourne loses two of their key backs... ouch!!!

[howlinwolf]

From another angle I think it'd be great to have a player (especially of his ability) WANT to come to our club because of family ties and the link with Ballarat.
Maybe I'm being presumptuous there but it must be part of the reason.
We need to build a club where people want to stay for other reasons than money.

[Solar]

emma quayle on twitter says caddy happy to be traded to either saints, cats or roos..... me thinks it comes down to pick 13 v compo pick that could be anything next year.